26 Jan 1961
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1961
Page
1
The Leader reports a rise in farm sizes in Mills County since the 1920s, with farm families shrinking and younger farmers quitting at low rates. The trend accelerates this decade, challenging schools, churches, banks, newspapers, and stores. Centralization of business, churches, and schools is urged to keep communities healthy during the adjustment period.
The article recalls learning to skate half a century ago and notes a repeat visit to Boehner's pond on Sunday where the writer fell only twice in twenty minutes, reflecting on enduring skating lore and youthful fun.
Editor notes many youths and some adults miss skating due to unfamiliar ice and clumsy skates. He recalls past crowds at Boehner's pond when pupils and older youths enjoyed after school skating, while shoe skates faded. He urges taking advantage of good ice now for a simple, non commercial sport.
A flood of social notices from Mt. Vernon details visitors and events across town. Details include Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bass and others hosting dinners, hospital stays, demonstrations, and church gatherings with numerous Glenwood Council Bluffs Hastings and Red Oak connections. Zero weather and postponed gardening conclude the column.
Self invited guests attended a Thursday afternoon birthday surprise for Mrs Parker and Mrs Schmidt. Neighbors and local families brought angel food cake ice cream sandwiches and coffee. Various visits and church notices follow with community events and birthdays listed.
Mr and Mrs Wm Huff and Jerry visited Mrs Huff's mother Mrs Ruben Stille in Glenwood on Thursday. The report notes the Marsden home in Red Oak and a family outing across nearby towns.
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